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Swithland Wood - Open water

1 ha

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WaterWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.71290, -1.20564

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Waterside walks

Open water — lake or pond with public access; parking

Varies

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: National Forest Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route990 m
Named routeRef 6Length 990 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route561 m
Named routeRef 6Length 561 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🐴

Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Car park in Swithland Wood

📷 Chris Morgan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Car park in Swithland Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BEACON HILLCountry park3 km→🌱Beacon Hill Country ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Castle Hill Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Swithland WoodUrban park800 m→🏞️BRADGATE PARK AND SWITHLAND WOODSCountry park2.2 km→✦BRADGATE PARKHistoric site2.6 km→

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